Tefal
Smoke from Grease / High-Fat Cooking
Air fryer produces excessive smoke during cooking.
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Possible Causes
Excess grease in pan, Cooking fatty foods at too high temperature, Old burnt-on oil on heater, Overfilled basket
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: If smoke is heavy, unplug the unit and carefully remove it to a well-ventilated area.
- Clean thoroughly: After cooling, clean the basket, pan, and interior surfaces to remove grease and burnt residue.
- Adjust cooking method: For fatty foods, reduce temperature slightly and empty excess fat from the pan mid-cook if safe.
- Do not line with loose paper: Avoid placing baking paper that can contact the heater and burn.
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Repair Difficulty
Very Easy
1/5
Required Part
Cooking Pan / Basket Assembly
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